Looking for a journey into the paranormal? Welcome to Haunted Atlas, where the Haunted US team uncovers America’s most haunted locations and their hidden histories. From ghostly encounters in haunted hotels, spine-tingling legends from chilling mansions, and dark corners of abandoned towns, each episode takes you deeper into the unexplained. Find new episodes of Haunted Atlas every two weeks starting Halloween 2024 - wherever you get podcasts.
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Your weekly tour into obscure Cryptids: both the legends & facts, presented as a narrative story. Join us every week as we uncover the truth behind the mystery and learn how the belief in these creatures has shaped our history and culture. You're touring Cryptids Across the Atlas with Cody & Elaine Johnston
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Zavia and Atlas are a 10-year old sister and brother with different temperaments and skills but one big common interest: fearlessly exploring the vast ocean while driving around in their home -- a high tech whale-shaped submarine!
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Winchester Mystery House - Does Sarah Still Haunt Her Enigmatic California Mansion | Haunted Atlas
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26:00Mysteries of the Winchester Mystery House: The Haunted Legacy of Sarah Winchester Step inside the enigmatic Winchester Mystery House, a Queen Anne style mansion in San Jose, California with a labyrinthine layout that defies explanation. Built by Sarah Winchester, widow of William Winchester, heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, the house …
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Ashmore Estates - Explore Illinois Most Haunted Asylum | Haunted Atlas
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28:23From Poor Farm to Paranormal Hotspot: The Chilling Legacy of Ashmore Estates What began as a 19th-century refuge for the poor, sick, and mentally ill has transformed into one of Illinois’ most famously haunted locations. Originally known as the Coles County Poor Farm, Ashmore Estates bears the weight of over 150 years of hardship, loss, and transit…
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Henderson Castle - Do ghosts of former owners haunt Michigan's famous castle? | Haunted Atlas
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27:02From Opulence to the Otherworldly: The Haunted History of Henderson Castle Step back in time to the late 19th century, when Frank Henderson, a successful businessman, spared no expense in building his lavish Henderson Castle for his family. With its grand ballroom, multiple bathrooms, and twenty-five rooms, the castle was a testament to the Henders…
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Pioneers Museum - Is this former Colorado courthouse haunted by the ghost of a murder victim?
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20:15A Historic Courthouse Turned Museum — Is the Pioneers Museum Haunted? What began as a courthouse in 1903 has transformed into the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, preserving the region’s rich history within its grand halls. Once the site of trials, legal battles, and even a murder, this former courthouse boasts an iconic clocktower that has stood …
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Edinburgh Manor - Iowa's Most Haunted Insane Asylum | Haunted Atlas
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24:52From Poor Farm to Paranormal Hotspot: Explore the Extremely Haunted Edinburgh Manor Step back in time to the haunting history of Edinburgh Manor, a site with a dark past that still lingers in the present. Originally established as the Jones County Poor Farm in the 1830s, this almshouse provided refuge for the sick, poor, and elderly. With over 150 …
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Shelburne Hotel – Explore Washington's oldest and perhaps most haunted hotel | Haunted Atlas
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24:53What spirits might remain in Washington's oldest operating lodging, the haunted Shelburne Hotel? For over a century, the Shelburne Hotel has stood as a historic gem in Seaview, Washington. As the longest continuously operating hotel in the state, it has witnessed countless stories—from its beginnings in 1896 as a luxurious retreat for wealthy trave…
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Vulture City Mine & Ghost Town - Arizona's most haunted ghost town | Haunted Atlas
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32:18Investigate what might still be lurking in the haunted Vulture City Mine and Ghost Town Hidden within the arid desert landscape of Arizona lies Vulture City and Mine—once a bustling gold rush boomtown, now a chilling ghost town attraction with more than just history lingering in its ruins. From the notorious hanging tree, where justice was swift an…
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West Virginia State Penitentiary - Ghosts of America's Most Haunted Prison | Haunted Atlas
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28:22Explore the Terrifying Hauntings of West Virginia State Penitentiary Step inside the chilling walls of the West Virginia State Penitentiary, a once-thriving prison that turned into a hotspot for paranormal activity. Built in 1876 and modeled after the Joliet Prison in Illinois, this gothic fortress housed over 250 inmates at its peak. From its self…
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Hannah House - Could this be Indiana's most haunted mansion? | Haunted Atlas
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30:41Hauntings of the historic Hannah House The haunted Hannah House in Indianapolis holds tales of eerie apparitions, chilling smells, and dark secrets. Built in 1858 by Alexander Hannah, this grand mansion was once a bustling household and is now one of the most infamous haunted places in Indiana. Its ghostly history centers on Alexander, whose appari…
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Yaquina Bay Lighthouse - The Haunting of Muriel Trevenard | Haunted Atlas
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21:32Hauntings of Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Nestled along the rugged coast of Newport, Oregon, the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse stands as one of the region's most captivating—and chilling—landmarks. Built in 1871, this haunted lighthouse has a history as dramatic as the coastal landscape. Although it only served its original purpose for a few short year…
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In the icy depths of the Arctic waters, where the sea blurs into the endless night sky, legends speak of a creature as mystical as the aurora borealis itself. Among the Inuit, it was whispered that a ghostly beast roamed these frigid seas, its long, spiraled horn cutting through the cold mist. This "unicorn of the sea" was steeped in mystery and aw…
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Sinkhole Sam: How This Kansas Cryptid Became a Symbol of Satire
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20:33When you think of Kansas, you probably envision golden fields and windmills that go for miles. If you’re simply passing through, driving down the flat highways doesn’t typically drum up exciting stories of legendary beasts. But don’t let these sweeping plains fool you. Kansas is known to harbor it own fair share of mystery lurking beneath the surfa…
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Welcome to the Cryptid Archives: Narrative short stories based on real cryptid encounters. Presented by Cryptids Across the Atlas. you'll Cross Here's
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Driskill Hotel - Austin's Most Opulent Haunting | Haunted Atlas
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20:56Explore The Infamous Driskill Hotel Join us as we check in to the historic and haunted Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas! Opened in 1886 by cattleman Colonel Jesse Driskill, this opulent hotel has been the setting for high society gatherings, political rendezvous, and an eerie collection of ghostly stories. The Driskill's history is rich with tales o…
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PIT STOP: The Deep Sea Exploration Straight Out of a HORROR FLICK
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4:45As deep-sea exploration began to push the boundaries of human knowledge, something remarkable happened. The creature that had haunted the dreams of seafarers for generations was finally brought into the light. It was a strange and unsettling sight—its skin a pale, pinkish-gray, its elongated snout more fearsome up close, and its jaw mechanism a mar…
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Flatwoods Monster: The Mysterious Green Cloaked Figure That HAUNTED West Virginia
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24:58What happens when you mix UFO sightings, strange lights in the sky, and rumors of reptilian robots hiding in the woods of rural America? You get one of American folklore's most eerie and intriguing cryptids—the Flatwoods Monster. But be warned. They don't call West Virginia "wild and weird" for nothing. -----CHAPTERS:00:00 - Start01:15 - An Unexpec…
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Fairfield County Infirmary - Haunted Poorhouse in Ohio | Haunted Atlas
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25:51About Fairfield County Infirmary Explore the notoriously haunted Fairfield County Infirmary in Lancaster, Ohio, where over a century of hardship and tragedy has left a lasting mark. This massive 35,000-square-foot building was originally built as an almshouse in 1828, operating as home to the sick, elderly, poor, widowed, orphaned, and even crimina…
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PIT STOP: New Guinea’s Ghostly Voices that Haunt the Hills
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3:32The locals spoke of these beings as ghostly figures, moving like shadows among the trees—seldom seen but always heard. Their songs were said to hold deep meaning, predicting the weather and serving as omens for those who understood their melodies. To the indigenous people, these creatures were as much a part of the landscape as the mountains themse…
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Hodag: Wisconsin’s Spine-Chilling Cryptid STALKS the Woods – Beast or MYTH?
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23:03What has spikes down the entire length of its body, a fistful of needle-sharp pointed spears at the end of its tail, and fangs that would rival a saber-tooth tiger as it could easily rip out the belly of the biggest bear? If you ask a few Wisconsin residents about a terrifying creature that seems to be living amongst them but hiding in plain sight,…
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Omni Parker House Hotel - Boston's Haunted Hotel Terrifies Guests | Haunted Atlas
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23:25In this episode, we uncover the ghostly tales and rich history behind the iconic Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston, Massachussettes. From its founding by the ambitious Harvey Parker in 1855 to its legendary guests and haunting paranormal claims, this hotel has a story worth telling. We’ll dive into the paranormal claims, including the ghost of Harv…
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Brodhead Manor - Do Ghosts Lurk In This Former Wisconsin School | Haunted Atlas
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18:35Join our team as we venture into the eerie halls of Brodhead Manor in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Originally built in 1907, this historic building has seen generations of students pass through its doors. After serving as a school until 1996, it stood abandoned for over 20 years, until it was reimagined as a haunted attraction in 2018. But Brodhead Manor i…
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Eastern State Penitentiary - Explore America's Most Haunted Prison | Haunted Atlas
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30:37In this spine-chilling episode, we dive deep into the dark history and paranormal lore surrounding the infamous Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Once a state-of-the-art facility, Eastern State was home to harrowing punishments, leaving behind a legacy of suffering and death. This legacy has turned to haunting, with eerie sh…
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Looking for a journey into the paranormal? Welcome to Haunted Atlas, where the Haunted US team uncovers America’s most haunted locations and their hidden histories. From ghostly encounters in haunted hotels, spine-tingling legends from chilling mansions, and dark corners of abandoned towns, each episode takes you deeper into the unexplained. Find n…
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PIT STOP: Amphibian Evolution, A Direct Link to the Past?
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5:25The Western Ghats, recognized as one of the world’s eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity, is a land where the line between myth and reality often blurs. Among the countless tales whispered by the locals, one stood out: a creature with oddly colored dusk-like skin, known to emerge only with the monsoon rains and vanish as swiftly as it a…
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PIT STOP: Montana's Curious, Wooly Fish that Stumped Fishermen
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4:08In 1929, Montana Wildlife shared a story that quickly spread among fishermen across the United States, sparking curiosity and wonder. It was a tale of a remote lake in Montana, so cold that it seemed to defy nature itself. The water was said to be so frigid that fishing hooks, upon touching the surface, would shatter like glass. For those daring en…
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In the depths of the jungle lives a Devil Bird of the night whose cry was said to be the last sound you'd ever hear. And its black, hollow eyes that reflected nothing but her torment, her cray, a haunting, mournful wail, carrying the weight of her endless grief, and horns that jutted from her head like a crown of despair, the spot bellied eagle owl…
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Umibōzu: The Tentacled Sea MONSTER GHOST that PREYS on Japanese Sailors
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19:47Japan is known for many yokai-cryptid types. One such cryptid is a terrifying sea phantom that's said to emerge from the depths of calm waters on moonlit nights. This dark, shadowy presence is said to bring upon torrential downpours, rocky waters, and stormy nights as it towers over unsuspecting sailors. Legend has it that the Umibōzu is said to as…
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PIT STOP: Electrifying Australian Mermaid Once Considered a Hoax
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3:58What began as a subject of ridicule became a cornerstone in the study of Australian wildlife. The platypus, once dismissed as a mere oddity, now stands as a testament to the wonders of evolution and the surprises nature still holds. It serves as a reminder that sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction—and that even the most skeptical minds can…
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Snallygaster: Eldritch Horror HAUNTS and HUNTS Maryland Town (It Gets Messy)
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26:15The term “eldritch horror” has seen a lot of popularity in the darker corners of the internet. Monstrous beings like Cthulhu have cemented themselves in popular culture. But what if H.P. Lovecraft, the founder of Cosmic Horror, wasn’t the first to create such artistic works? What if Lovecraft borrowed inspiration from something far more tangible th…
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PIT STOP: New Guinea Tree Spirit Proven to be TRUE
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5:04Lets learn about a creature once believed to be a spiritual watchman reincarnate that wasn’t proven true until the late 1980’s. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids. This creature, once thought to be the reincarnated spirits of Moni elders, was in fact a living, breathing specie…
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Skunk Ape: Swamp Beast STALKS Florida Family, Caught on Camera
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37:28When hundreds of Florida residents reported a large, hairy beast breaking into their homes, stealing their belongings, and torturing their beloved pets in 1973, badged officials were brought in to oversee the crime scenes. But having always showed up just a little too late, the unknown cryptid seemed to always be a few steps ahead. From seeing the …
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PIT STOP: Unicorn SIGHTED in the Congo - Turns out to be COMPLETELY REAL
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3:55Let’s take a look into the discovery of a patchwork creature that was once deemed a legendary tale. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.As English explorers ventured deeper into central Africa during the late 19th century, they began to hear tales from the local inhabitants tha…
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Abbagoochie: Taxidermy Cryptid MONSTER Comes Alive, ATTACKS West Virginia Town
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23:29West Virginia is known for its cryptids but here’s one you might not know: The Abbagoochie. The Abbagoochie is a dear-fox hybrid brought over from Costa Rica to thin down the Coyote problem but after releasing 13 Abbagoochies into the West Virginia Hills, Wildlife Management started to realize this might just be a huge mistake. Is the Abbagoochie t…
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PIT STOP: The Muscular Humanoid that Defied Logic
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3:12Out in some of the most wild land in the world, there lives a creature so tough, it once defied the logic of the explorers who documented it. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids. ----- Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episo…
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Flathead Lake Monster: Tracking Montana’s Deep-Rooted Aquatic Mystery
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34:09For over a century, Montana has seen more than 100+ sightings of an underwater mystery. Of course, there are the skeptics who believe it’s all one hoax or, at the very least, a misidentification. Others believe that this tale is one of prehistoric nature. But then, there’s the vast majority that believe something unknown is lurking beneath the surf…
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Let’s travel far away to a remote island where there lives a creature so fierce that they were once said to have been taken right off the pages of a medieval fairytale. I’m Cody, and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.
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TRAILER: Introducing, "Animals That Used to Be Cryptids"
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Indrid Cold: Unexplainable Encounters with West Virginia's Smiling Man
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38:00What if everything you thought you knew about cryptids was only the beginning of a rabbit hole you couldn't pull yourself out of? There is always more than meets the eye; there is always more to the story. And in this case, the story of Indrid Cold, the Smiling Man who supposedly came down in a spaceship to greet the people of West Virginia, will m…
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The Enfield Horror: Illinois’ Three-Legged, Red-Eyed Terror
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26:00Some say it was a long-lost pet kangaroo. Others claim it was a wild ape. But for Henry McDaniel, after hearing the eerie screeches caught on tape and the large gashes through his screened-in porch marking its territory, the Enfield Horror was something no man should face. And live to tell about it. -----CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start01:26 - A Monster Com…
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S2E10 - Whale of a Tale: The Goop Cyclone Part III
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16:31Two otters have stolen the mini sub, Mr. Snood is missing, and the goop cyclone is growing! Atlas and Zavia have a lot to figure out as season two comes to a close.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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S2E9 - Whale of a Tale: The Goop Cyclone Part II
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14:51Atlas and Zavia investigate the Snood Candy Factory as they search for the cause of a giant underwater goop cyclone.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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S2E8 - Whale of a Tale: The Goop Cyclone!
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16:15A giant underwater goop cyclone threatens the Pflugerville Ocean. But where did it come from?By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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S2E7 - Whale of a Tale: Pete the Puffer Fish
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15:41Pete the Puffer fish gets Atlas and Zavia into a tight spot.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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S2E6 - Whale of a Tale: The Haunted Kelp Forest
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17:01Oscar the Octopus is lost and tangled up in the haunted kelp forest. Atlas and Zavia to the rescue!By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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Miss Noobler the sea turtle tests Atlas and Zavia on their readiness to serve the creatures of the sea.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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Two otters and a seal take over the Whale of a Tale submarine!By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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S2E3 - Whale of a Tale: Sally Seahorse Builds a Barn
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15:11Atlas and Zavia help Sally Seahorse build a barn.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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Lucy Wow sends Atlas and Zavia the Word-O-Matic, and they help Betty the whale solve a big problem.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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S2E1 - Whale of a Tale: Zogzilla and the Florp-O-Tronic!
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16:20Atlas and Zavia must find a way to send Zogzilla the sea monster back to Balzar.By GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
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Squonk: Hearing the Melancholy Cries of Pennsylvania’s Morbid Cryptid
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16:32Nestled deep within the dense forests of Pennsylvania lies a sorrowful tale echoing through time. Burdened by its dreadful appearance, the Squonk weeps ceaselessly, with its mournful cries echoing amidst the ancient woodlands. Many have dared to catch this wailing creature, but all too often, when they look into their burlap bags, only a single tea…
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